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Summer of 1960 Recipe

Capture the vibrant, retro feel of a nostalgic summer day.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E5 · Updated June 8, 2026
A floral-covered Emirates airplane surrounded by colorful flowers in a bright outdoor setting.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Nostalgic Neg.
Tested on
X-E5
Sample frames
81

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

The Summer of 1960 recipe, rooted in the Nostalgic Neg. simulation, evokes the vibrant charm of mid-century colour photography. Its character shines through with lively, saturated colours and a whimsical feel that harks back to sunlit summer days. The strong colour chrome effect on blues brings out bold skies and lush greens, while grain adds a delicate texture reminiscent of vintage prints. Gentle highlight and shadow treatments give images a dreamy quality, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Ideal for outdoor scenes, this recipe excels in capturing the joy of gardens, festivals, and playful street scenes. This look offers a warm embrace, imbuing photos with a timeless yet spirited aura.

The settingsThe recipe

Nostalgic Neg. · X-Trans V

Film Simulation
Nostalgic Neg.
Dynamic Range
DR400
White Balance
Custom Kelvin, 5250K, −3 R / −5 B
Highlight
+4
Shadow
+2
Color
+3
Sharpness
−4
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
−3
Grain
Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect
Off
Color Chrome FX Blue
Strong
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+1/3 to +1

How to copy it to your camera

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Nostalgic Neg..
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Summer of 1960 JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A vibrant flower garden with colorful floral displays and people enjoying the scenery.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two sunflowers peeking through green foliage under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vibrant garden scene with colorful flowers and a castle in the background under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant garden scene with colorful flowers and a castle in the background under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant garden scene featuring a castle backdrop surrounded by colorful flower arrangements.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers and greenery, with a castle in the background.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Children playing in a vibrant flower garden with unique topiary and colorful blooms.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A stone castle surrounded by colorful flower arrangements and visitors in a bright outdoor setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Colorful flower arrangements in front of white pavilions under a clear sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A person holding a large bunch of colorful balloons in front of a green hedge and sunflowers.
Street · Urban · Unknown
A young girl stands by a flower bed in a garden with a water wheel and people in the background.
Portrait · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant outdoor scene featuring large, tree-like structures covered in greenery with people below.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A large, tree-like structure adorned with greenery and flowers, surrounded by people at a festival.
Event · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A musician playing guitar under a colorful archway with people in the background.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A musician playing guitar under a colorful archway with people walking by.
Street · Urban · Unknown
A street musician playing guitar under a colorful archway with people walking by.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A musician playing guitar under a colorful canopy in a lively outdoor setting.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A blurred scene of people walking through a vibrant garden with tall hedges framing the view.
Street · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A balloon vendor stands in front of colorful flower beds, holding a bunch of character-themed balloons.
Street · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
View from inside a car showing a busy highway with vehicles and a bridge in the background.
Street · Urban · Unknown
A large digital billboard displaying an advertisement in a foggy urban environment.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A white SUV driving on a foggy highway with blurred buildings in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Overcast
A foggy urban scene with a streetlight and blurred buildings in the background.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A hazy urban scene with palm trees and modern buildings partially obscured by fog.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A close-up view of a construction crane against a pale sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A soft, misty street scene featuring white buildings with decorative arches and hanging lanterns.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Outdoor seating area of a pizza restaurant with red umbrellas and a tiled floor.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A decorative stone fountain with multiple tiers, surrounded by a tiled courtyard and large glass windows.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A decorative fountain in a courtyard with a tiled floor and large glass windows in the background.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A small wooden kiosk filled with colorful items, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A small wooden kiosk filled with colorful items, surrounded by greenery and two people interacting.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking through a green, leafy corridor with a stroller in a lush setting.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A black cockatoo perched on a rope in a zoo setting, surrounded by greenery and structures.
Wildlife · Indoor · Harsh Midday
A suspended wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery and large tree roots in a tropical setting.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A large tree with cascading water features in a greenhouse setting, surrounded by lush greenery.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A black parrot perched on a branch inside a greenhouse with glass walls and greenery.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black bird perched on a branch inside a glass-enclosed habitat with greenery.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A silhouetted bird perched on a branch inside a glass structure with sunlight streaming through.
Wildlife · Indoor · Backlit
A large whale skeleton suspended in a modern glass building with sunlight streaming through.
Architecture · Indoor · Backlit
A lush indoor garden with a circular pathway, featuring various plants and a person walking.
Nature · Indoor · Golden Hour
Two figures walking on a curved walkway surrounded by greenery in a modern glass structure.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
Two figures walking on a bridge surrounded by lush greenery and reflective water in a modern greenhouse.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
People walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery in a modern glass structure.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
People walking on a bridge surrounded by lush greenery inside a glass structure.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
Green plants growing in a zoo enclosure with a net and a metal structure in the background.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A blue bird perched on a branch near a large, textured tree surrounded by lush green foliage.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A close-up view of a large tree with hanging nests and green foliage inside a glass structure.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A large, intricate tree with bare branches and hanging nests under a glass dome ceiling.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A large, intricate tree with twisted branches and nests, set under a glass dome ceiling.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A small monkey climbing on a twisted rope with green foliage in the background.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A small monkey perched on a branch surrounded by lush green foliage in a glass enclosure.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A small monkey climbing on a twisted vine in a lush green environment.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A monkey behind a wire mesh, showing its hands and face with a playful expression.
Wildlife · Other · Mixed
A close-up of a squirrel climbing a wire mesh fence with a blurred green background.
Wildlife · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A lush indoor garden with greenery and a water feature, featuring a sign in the background.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
Indoor scene featuring lush greenery and a curved walkway near a water feature.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
Indoor scene with greenery, a wooden walkway, and a mural in a tranquil setting.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A bird walking on a wooden deck with a modern architectural background.
Wildlife · Urban · Mixed
A small monkey with black and white fur sitting on a railing surrounded by lush green plants.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A toucan perched on a branch with a person blurred in the background, surrounded by greenery.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A toucan perched on a branch surrounded by lush greenery, with a person blurred in the background.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A toucan perched on a branch with a blurred person in the background amidst lush greenery.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white monkey sitting on a perch surrounded by large green leaves in a lush environment.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white lemur sits next to a toucan with a bright orange beak among lush green foliage.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A blurred image of a toucan and a monkey among lush green foliage.
Wildlife · Outdoor · Unknown
A toucan and a small monkey interact at a feeding station surrounded by lush green plants.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white monkey perched on a feeding platform surrounded by lush green plants indoors.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white monkey perched on a glass surface surrounded by lush green plants in an indoor setting.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white monkey figurine perched on a tray surrounded by lush green plants.
Other · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white lemur sitting on a glass surface surrounded by green foliage.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A black and white lemur perched on a metal surface surrounded by lush green foliage.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A lizard resting on a log inside a terrarium with windows and a warm atmosphere.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
Indoor waterfall surrounded by lush greenery in a modern architectural setting with people observing.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A bird with black and white plumage amidst lush green foliage in a greenhouse setting.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A lush indoor garden with tropical plants and a stone pathway leading up to a glass window.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A moss-covered log in a lush green environment with plants and a bird in the background.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A white bird perched on mossy stones surrounded by lush green plants in a greenhouse.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
A woman playing a harp under a green-lit ceiling with abstract patterns in a modern indoor setting.
Event · Indoor · Mixed
A nostalgic photo of a house surrounded by palm trees, evoking a warm summer atmosphere.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Screenshot of camera settings and models with a title 'Summer of 1960'.
Other · Unknown · Calm

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Brings vintage film vibes.
  • Enhances garden and festival scenes.
  • Excellent for vibrant, playful captures.

What to watch

  • Not ideal for sharp subjects.
  • Strong grain at high ISOs.

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CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans V and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans VGFXX-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-S20X-T30-IIIX-T5X-T50X100VGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Best suited for outdoor scenes with bright, natural light. Perfect for capturing nostalgic, vintage themes like gardens or festivals. Avoid sharp modern subjects, as the whimsical look may not complement them. This recipe thrives in lively, colourful environments.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

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Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

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Frequently asked questions

What camera sensors are compatible?

Compatible with X-Trans V and GFX sensors.

Is this recipe suitable for indoor use?

It's best for bright outdoor scenes; indoor use may not utilise its full potential.

What lighting conditions work best?

Bright, natural light enhances the nostalgic feel of this recipe.